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Lawyers urge US judge for release of Tate brothers

Lawyers urge US judge for release of Tate brothers

Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate say their "extraordinary public visibility" makes them a low flight risk, as they fight for bail.

Clothing helps identify more childcare abuse victims

Clothing helps identify more childcare abuse victims

Clothing helps identify more childcare abuse victims

Clothing helps identify more childcare abuse victims

Confronting images of children's clothing released by police have helped identify further alleged victims of a former childcare worker.

'Devastated': family tribute for woman killed in crash

'Devastated': family tribute for woman killed in crash

'Devastated': family tribute for woman killed in crash

'Devastated': family tribute for woman killed in crash

A vigil will be held for a 25-year-old woman killed in a horror crash during a man's alleged crime spree that has devastated her family and the local community.

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Jones's alleged victim says he lied to mum, not court

Jones's alleged victim says he lied to mum, not court

An athlete who claims he was assaulted by Alan Jones says he lied to his mother about the acts when allegations against the shock jock first came to light.

Murderer glares at victim's family, berated by judge

Murderer glares at victim's family, berated by judge

A man convicted of murdering his former wife and staging her death as a suicide is appealing against his conviction and sentence of life behind bars.

'Your heart just sinks': horror siege victim pregnant

'Your heart just sinks': horror siege victim pregnant

Police were in "grave danger" before an officer rescued a toddler during a seven-hour siege that left two people dead, including a pregnant woman.

Graphic detail of shopkeeper attack aired, teens bailed

Graphic detail of shopkeeper attack aired, teens bailed

Four youths accused of a deadly attack on a good Samaritan grocery store owner have been bailed, as horrific details of the alleged bashing were aired in court.

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'Should we kill him?': chilling taunt in e-bike attack

'Should we kill him?': chilling taunt in e-bike attack

'Should we kill him?': chilling taunt in e-bike attack

'Should we kill him?': chilling taunt in e-bike attack

Two youths carrying machetes have taunted their victim, questioning whether to kill him after stealing his $10,000 e-bike, as police search for the culprits.

Police drop hundreds of charges over climate blockade

Police drop hundreds of charges over climate blockade

Police drop hundreds of charges over climate blockade

Police drop hundreds of charges over climate blockade

More than 100 climate protesters who successfully blockaded coal ships in a large-scale demonstration have had their charges dropped two years later.

Link between alcohol use and domestic violence revealed

Link between alcohol use and domestic violence revealed

Link between alcohol use and domestic violence revealed

Link between alcohol use and domestic violence revealed

Higher-risk alcohol use by men has been found to be associated with engaging in intimate partner violence over time, as researchers call for policy changes.

Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

A former bishop accused of hosting alcohol-fuelled parties so he could meet and sexually assault Aboriginal youths has been acquitted of seven charges.

Meta must pay $US567m to address kids' mental health

Meta must pay $US567m to address kids' mental health

Meta must pay $US567m to address kids' mental health

Meta must pay $US567m to address kids' mental health

A US court has ruled Meta to pay hundred of millions of dollars to address harms to young people caused by its platforms.

Fauci, in contempt of US Congress, could be prosecuted

Fauci, in contempt of US Congress, could be prosecuted

Fauci, in contempt of US Congress, could be prosecuted

Fauci, in contempt of US Congress, could be prosecuted

A US Senate committee has voted to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer hearing questions about the COVID pandemic.

Inquiry hears of factionalism, funds and a fugitive

Inquiry hears of factionalism, funds and a fugitive

Inquiry hears of factionalism, funds and a fugitive

Inquiry hears of factionalism, funds and a fugitive

Calls about illicit political donations, covert texts and sham invoices for tens of thousands of dollars have been aired at an inquiry, with more to come.

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Qantas workers on high after judge releases $40m compo

A Federal Court judge has released almost $40 million in compensation to illegally sacked Qantas workers, criticising the delay from the scheme administrator.

Athlete denies making up sex abuse claims against Jones

A former athlete has hit back at accusations he concocted claims of being indecently assaulted by radio giant Alan Jones, telling a court "it's all true".

Fugitive developer offered $100K to Perrottet brother

Controversial property developer Jean Nassif dangled a $100,000 political donation in front of a former premier's brother, phone taps have revealed.

Horror highway inferno probe after rescuers forced back

Police are investigating a horror two-vehicle crash that killed five people on a major outback highway after onlookers tried to rescue the victims.

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Pediatrician accused of molesting seven more children

A child-sex-accused pediatrician has had his bail revoked after a slew of new offences increased his alleged victims to 18.

Plugged in: watchdogs weigh up laws for uncertain times

Australian consumers are facing ‘volatile’ conditions, a regulator has warned, and may need stronger protections against harm.

Teen's charges upgraded over beloved shop owner's death

A suburban community has been plunged into mourning following the death of a shop owner as police upgrade charges against a teenage boy.

NRL star 'moving on' after betting charge dropped

South Sydney Rabbitohs hooker Brandon Smith has said he wants to get on with his life and play football after prosecutors dropped an insider-betting charge.

Ex-AFL star Winmar pushes for no jail time over assault

Former AFL icon Nicky Winmar has already suffered punishment from the sporting world for assaulting a woman, a sentencing hearing has been told.

Scandal-hit DNA laboratory audits hundreds of cases

A scandal-plagued DNA lab is auditing hundreds of criminal cases after finding widespread statement errors prompting another review.

'Easier if I died': Killer rapper tells of remorse

Tearful family listened on as a rapper who killed their loved one claimed he thought he was going to be shot before he drew his knife on a busy street.

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